A friend of mine gave me a bottle of Berringer White Zinfandel Vintage...

[Beverley M]

...1997. What should I do with this wine? I'm not a wine expert. As a matter of fact, the only wine I usually drink is champagne at wedding recptions. I had a friend tell me to throw it away because it probably turned to vinigar. I had another friend tell me that 1997 was a great year for the wine makers and it mat have some value. Is there a wine expert out there who can help me with my cheap bottle of wine.

[Silas]

Agreed this wine was ment to be drunk within the first year! It is probbaly off tasting now.
You could try a little as an experiment but I am betting that it is bad. Be prepared to through it away.

Just like the guy said above, is it still even pink after 9 years?!?!?!?

[Uma]

Well, whoever told you its vinegar obviously doesnt drink wine, which gets better with age. White Zinfandel in my opinion is too sweet but if you want to start drinking wine its a good starter. It is also great for making Sangria - a good drink for summer bbq's

[bigdaddydon62]

white zin is a good wine to serve with chicken try drinking it with your dinner or when your just relaxing

[Michelle T]

White Zinfandel is not a wine that 'gets better' with age. It is a wine that should be drunk young and fruity to keep its freshness. 9 years is way too long and should only be reserved for rich red wines. If you're going to attempt to drink it, make sure it's really cold but I have a feeling it'll be oxidised by now.

[Damien C]

Throw it out and buy a bottle of real (red) zinfandel. Seghesio and Rosenblum are two good producers of zinfandel.

White Zinfandel is the Cold Duck of today's wines.

[Rocker Chick]

Wine improves w/ age ONLY if it was stored properly. Find out before even opening it.

If it was stored too warm, pour it down the sink & get yourself a nice Shiraz

[Judoka]

White Zinfindel is a sweet wine, not as sweet as port or ice wine though. great with any style of food and best served chilled. Perfect for the person who isn't into wine as it is sweet and smoother than red wine and most whites. I say invite the friend over for dinner and enjoy it with them. It will not hurt it if it sits on your shelf for a while.
If it has an expirey date it would be on the bottle. Or take it to your local wine/liquor store and ask one of the staff. If your in the states don't go to the local 7-11 an ask the guy at the ocnter he won't know...

[SF Giants]

drink it. if it tastes bad , spit it out. you will be ok

[Gravy111]

Throw it away. It's worst than vinager. White Zinfandel is made to be drank the year it is released. Is it still Blush In color????